Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi has formally declared the state’s total support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections, according to Premium Times. Speaking in Dutse on Tuesday, Namadi promised a complete victory for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) across all elective offices. The declaration was made during a combined event that marked the commissioning of developmental projects and the official rollout of the party’s presidential campaign activities.
Namadi described the gathering as a strategic alignment of political objectives with tangible governance outcomes. He stated that by combining the campaign launch with project commissioning, they were uniting political purpose with practical delivery. The governor emphasized that the event underscored the compatibility between the federal government’s Renewed Hope Agenda and the state’s own 12-Point Agenda for development.
During the address, Namadi highlighted several federal interventions in Jigawa, including the Greater Dutse Water Supply Project, which he noted is over 60% complete. He also cited the Kano–Katsina–Maradi Railway Line, the establishment of new federal colleges, and the distribution of 100 subsidized tractors under the Food Security Support Intervention. The governor pointed out that 192,000 citizens have received Federal Cash Transfers totaling ₦14.36 billion since 2024. He referenced the water project's progress by noting that the solemn promise made during the 2023 campaign is becoming a reality, according to Premium Times.
Beyond celebrating existing infrastructure, Namadi used the platform to request further federal assistance. He appealed for urgent intervention to combat severe erosion in towns such as Hadejia, Dutse, Birnin Kudu, and Gwaram, stating the scale of the ecological disaster exceeded local capacity. He also asked for the restoration of services on the historic Kano–Nguru Railway Line, which has been operational for nearly a century. Additionally, the governor urged a review of import tariff policies for wheat and rice to protect local farmers from unfair competition and strengthen domestic production incentives.
Namadi drew parallels between Tinubu’s economic reforms in Lagos State during his governorship and his current national leadership. He credited the president’s financial engineering for transforming Lagos, which now accounts for roughly one-quarter of Nigeria’s GDP. The governor concluded by reaffirming that the state’s support was rooted in developmental outcomes rather than mere political allegiance, predicting a decisive, complete, and total victory for the APC in the upcoming elections.